100 Mile Smile

[27 Feb 2012]

Ellis Jacklin’s son Haydn was born in February 2011 with a
unilateral incomplete cleft lip. This year, to raise money for CLAPA, Ellis
decided to do a bike ride from Nottingham Hospital where Haydn had his lip
repair surgery in August, to Mablethorpe where he was born. In fact, Haydn was
born on the side of the road in an Ambulance Responder van, so those taking
part in the ride will be able to cycle past the exact location.

The trip is around 100 miles, and so the name ‘100 Mile
Smile’ came about, with the event launching on 8th February to coincide with
Haydn’s first birthday.

Twelve volunteers have already come forward to cycle the 100
miles with him, and if anyone in the local area would like to be involved with
the bike ride, get in touch with Ellis to join the team.

100 Mile Smile has also been getting the attention of the
local press, including the Mablethorpe Leader and the East Coast Target.

We wish Ellis and the rest of the team the very best of luck for their fundraising and for their cycle ride. If you have an idea for an event during Awareness Week, get in touch and let us know how we can help!